16 He will suck the poison of cobras;
a viper’s fangs[a] will kill him.(A)
17 He will not enjoy the streams,
the rivers flowing with honey and cream.(B)
18 He must return the fruit of his labor without consuming it;
he doesn’t enjoy the profits from his trading.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 20:16 Lit tongue

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